Economist Jobs > Director, Oil Economics

Oil Economics is responsible for carrying out investment analysis of all our client's projects for exploration, development and production of oil and gas worldwide. The assignments are carried out in an international environment together with geologists, engineers, lawyers and external advisors.

The position

Reporting to the VP of Strategy & Economics, you will head the Economics department which comprise a small group of economists responsible for inter alia:

·  Analysis and processing of investment proposals
·  Analysis and assessment of taxation issues
·  Evaluation of contracts and their economic and commercial impact
·  Participating in drafting and negotiating contracts with host governments and partners worldwide
·  Participating in evaluation of acquisitions and divestments
·  Development of methods and systems to facilitate analysis of complex investment scenarios
·  Portfolio analyses and evaluation

The job e.g. requires that you will be able lead, coach and motivate your team, ensure co-operation across the company and operating units and be able to communicate findings and results to stakeholders in an efficient way. We also expect that the team will be able benefit from your extensive experience in upstream oil and gas.

The job offers the opportunity to be part of an ambitious organisation with strong growth ambitions, to enhance your leadership skills, financial and economics capabilities in close co-operation with your colleagues, establish a strong platform within the upstream oil and gas industry and to build your negotiation skills and international mindset.

Qualifications

We expect that you have a master’s degree or equivalent in economics or finance, strong financial and analytical skills incl. experience with financial modelling. A minimum of 5-6 years of experience from the upstream oil and gas industry is required, including extensive knowledge of international fiscal terms and contract forms.

We also expect you to have strong influencing skills and to be a team player. Fluent spoken and written English is mandatory.